Sherrard Middle School Claims Repeat Win At History Bowl

SHERRARD – A team of Sherrard Middle School students who like learning about the past brought home the school’s fifth consecutive regional History Bowl championship last week. The History Bowl took place April 30 at the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. It marked ...

City Taps More DLAP Funds for New Demolition Contract

WHEELING – The city of Wheeling's readiness to move forward with addressing properties on its raze or repair list helped secure funding left in the state of West Virginia's Dilapidated Properties Program. During tonight's meeting of Wheeling City Council, new legislation is expected to move ...

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival President Dies

Tim Rockwell, the longtime president of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, died last week at age 59. The festival announced on social media over the weekend that Rockwell had died. According to his obituary, he died April 30 in Orlando. Rockwell, a truck driver by trade, began his service with the festival by overseeing its parade for eight years. He then spent two years as the festival's vice president before stepping into the president's role in 2009 "For many years, Tim worked tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines of the festival, giving his time, knowledge, and ...

Wheeling Park To Hold Inaugural Pepperoni Roll Festival

Wheeling Park will host its inaugural Pepperoni Roll Festival from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, celebrating one of West Virginia’s most iconic culinary traditions. This lively festival brings the community together for a full day of entertainment, friendly competition, and local ...